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THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT script analysis

THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Samantha Caine, a suburban mom with amnesia, begins to recall her lethal past as operative Charly Baltimore when attacked by hired guns. Teaming with private eye Mitch Hennessy, she unravels her true identity amid escalating threats to her and her daughter Caitlin. After discovering government betrayal, Samantha confronts her handlers, rescues her daughter, and finally reclaims her skills and autonomy.

85 Save the Cat fit score 38% analysis confidence / 67 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

50%

Introduces Samantha’s domestic life and protective bond with her daughter.

Shhhh. Gone, all gone now. I'm here. Mommy's always here and no one can ever hurt you. Safe...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

40%

In the parade, Samantha remarks on discomfort, hinting at the tension between façade and reality.

Freezing my nuts off.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-6 / Pages 1-6 / 10% target

45%

Establishes Samantha’s calm suburban routine, her family and Mitch’s initial assignment.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 6 / 12% target

60%

One-Eyed Jack recognizes Samantha on TV, triggering her hidden past’s resurgence.

Gotta be fuckin' kidding. No. No way. SHIIIT!!
5

Debate

Scene 9 / Page 7 / 20% target

55%

Samantha dreams of her assassin self, wrestling with return to violence.

I'm coming back. You know that, don't you? Name's Charly, by the way. You're gonna love me.
6

Break into Two

Scene 17 / Page 9 / 25% target

65%

Samantha kills One-Eyed Jack, committing to confront her past.

It took me three seconds. That's... that's good, huh...?
7

B Story

Scene 19 / Page 9 / 30% target

50%

Her partnership with Mitch deepens as they team up to uncover her identity.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 22-31 / Pages 10-15 / 40% target

50%

Samantha uses sniper skills and investigates her past, enjoying reversal of suburban mom role.

9

Midpoint

Scene 29 / Page 14 / 50% target

70%

Nathan reveals “You’re an assassin for the U.S. government,” raising the stakes.

Then quit. You're an assassin for the United States government. I ought to know, I trained you.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 34 / Page 16 / 65% target

60%

Charly is tortured by Daedalus, showing enemies closing in.

Well, good afternoon. If it isn't the forgetful spy. How you feeling?
11

All Is Lost

Scene 49 / Page 22 / 75% target

55%

Perkins and Timothy coldly discuss Caitlin, indicating ultimate betrayal and threat.

God. We're monsters, aren't we...?
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 52 / Page 23 / 80% target

60%

Trapped in the cellar freezer, Charly faces despair about losing her daughter.

13

Break into Three

Scene 55 / Page 24 / 85% target

65%

Charly locates Caitlin on the moving tanker, resolving to rescue her.

Where'd you go, baby... show Mommy...
14

Finale

Scenes 56-61 / Pages 25-28 / 95% target

70%

Charly and Mitch coordinate sniper support, thwart the bomb, defeat Timothy and rescue Caitlin.

15

Final Image

Scene 67 / Page 32 / 99% target

50%

Charly back in domestic setting with lethal ease, showing full integration of past and present.

Just talked to Dr. Sullivan, she's gonna need the full braces. Even with your teaching, insurance won't cover...